Three people were arrested in Stonington and Owaneco, following an investigation from the Community Action Team.  Chad Hull, Christopher Barnes, and Danielle Moffitt were all arrested on various charges. The Community Action Team and the Emergency Response Team were actively engaged in operations and executed two search warrants.  Hull was arrested in Stonington for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.  Barnes was arrested in Owaneco for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, along with possession of methamphetamine and intent to deliver. Danielle Moffitt was also arrested in Owaneco on a full extradition warrant related to dangerous drugs.  

According to Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler, multiple weapons were confiscated and the CAT and ERT (Emergency Response Team) are happy that the weapons are off the street. Chief Wheeler thanked the CAT and ERT teams from Stonington, Kincaid, and Taylorville for their work during the arrests and to State’s Attorney John McWard.